Glenisla 28 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenisla 28 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Keith
£137
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
MacNair's
★ 5.00
£125
| Glenisla 28 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Keith | MacNair's |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.6% | 48% |
| Age | 28 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £136.62 | £125 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenisla 28 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Glenisla 28 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £125 vs £137.
For beginners: Glenisla 28 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glenisla 28 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£136.62 vs £125)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£125 vs £136.62)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glenisla?
Glenisla 28 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy MacNair's?
MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Only Glenisla 28 Year Old 1977 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only MacNair's Lum Reek 21 Year Old (Old Bottling)